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Athlete of the Week: Isabel Adam ’28

November 5, 2026
Outside hitter Isabel Adam ’28 has been lighting it up for the Swarthmore volleyball team this fall. She came into this season with extensive on-court experience, playing in all but one game in her first two years at Swarthmore, and earning All-Centennial

LeBron James: The 76ers’ New Addition

October 29, 2026
On a beautiful Friday afternoon, July 24, 2026, LeBron James announced to the world that he would continue his illustrious career by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, eight-million-dollar contract. Widely regarded as the best professional basketball player of all

USWNT Wins Friendly Against Spain in Chester, PA

October 29, 2026
A crowd of 18,000 chants in unison to the beat of the fan section drums. It’s the 86th minute of the match, and the U.S. Women’s National Team is down 2-1 to reigning World Cup Champions, Spain. The beat continues. The left

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2013 Lang Scholars

January 24, 2011
Six sophomores were chosen for the Lang Opportunity Scholarship last December. Their proposed projects focus on many topics, including financial security, education, and immigration.

Swat Remembers Professor George Moskos

January 21, 2011
Over winter break, the College mourned the loss of a celebrated professor, activist, and friend. George Moskos, professor of French Language and Literature, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking scholarship and a commitment to his students.

Jewish Student Lounge Takes Shape

January 19, 2011
A long-running effort to turn a room in Lodge Five in a lounge for Swarthmore’s Jewish community is finally starting to take shape. Josh Sokol ’11, who has helped to spearhead this initiative.

For Donna Jo Napoli

January 19, 2011
What? This video-column thingy still exists? Ooo, goody! Even more exciting: this edition you’ll get to pose questions to Donna Jo Napoli, Linguistics Professor and esteemed author of children's books.

ML Weekday Breakfast Ended; Sunday Breakfast to Begin

December 18, 2010
ML's weekday continental breakfast service will be ended next semester, in favor of a Sunday morning breakfast with made-to-order food, as few students took advantage of the weekday breakfast. Coordinators and RAs are worried that the move limits residents' options and weakens